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Diane Stoddard: Woman of Impact
Diane Stoddard, Assistant City Manager
Diane Stoddard claims little to no credit for any accomplishments she’s achieved as assistant city manager of the City of Lawrence. She’s quick to credit the support and cooperation she’s had the pleasure of receiving and working with throughout the years, especially during most challenging times. What she loves most about her job is that those collaborations have enabled her to have a positive impact on a number of city projects and services that are lasting in the community and positively affect people’s daily lives. If only there could be greater civility in the discourse of public affairs, her position as a civic leader would be perfect, she says.
In her own words:
YOUR MENTOR/ROLE MODEL
My parents have been strong role models for me and I have been extremely fortunate in my career to have had many mentors who have helped me along the way and supported my professional growth.
KNOW ABOUT YOU
Nothing I have ever done has been due to my individual work- I have enjoyed the support and cooperation of a team of colleagues, especially during the most challenging times.
MAKING AN IMPACT
My job working in city government for many years has enabled me to impact a number of projects and services that are lasting in the community and positively affect people’s daily lives. It has been an honor to be able to do this work at the direction of elected officials, the City Manager, and in conjunction with a strong team of professionals.
LIKE TO SEE CHANGE
Greater civility in our public affairs.
